Low Carb & Tasty News: Garlic Parmesan Zoodles, Cheese Stuffed Beef Rolls, Blaze Pizza Keto Crust Review

Hi Reader,

Spring is here in the U.S.! I'm looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures. What is the weather like where you are? Have you done any Spring cleaning?

I cleaned and reorganized my office recently, and discovered several low carb cookbooks -- some of which I haven't even opened yet! It rekindled an old idea -- adding cookbook reviews to my blog! I narrowed it down to five, and would love your help selecting which one to review first. Reply to this email to let me know which cookbook below you would like me to review, or select your own title!

Keto For Carb Lovers - from the editors of delish and Women's Health
Easy Keto for Busy People - Jennifer Marie Garza
The "I Love My Air Fryer" Keto Diet Recipe Book - Sam Dillard of HeyKetoMama.com
Bacon & Butter - Celby Richoux
Easy Keto Desserts - Carolyn Ketchum of AllDayIDreamAboutFood.com

Below you'll find a strategy to try the next time a craving hits, two comfort food recipes for these lingering cold nights, and a review of Blaze Pizza's Keto crust, which I enjoyed this past week and never disappoints!

Be happy and healthy!

HEALTHY TIP: THE DELAY STRATEGY

The next time you get a craving, don't tell yourself you can't have something. Instead, tell yourself you can have it later! Since "later" isn't a "no," it doesn't trigger the defiance that makes you want to do it anyway (I personally struggle with defiance eating). Instead, since you're giving yourself permission (just not right now), it reduces the intensity of the craving.

Research shows this technique makes you less likely to give in to a craving later. There is one caveat, however: don't give yourself a specific time frame. When you set a specific time, you're more likely to give into the craving by treating it as a reward (plus you're likely to obsess over it and watch the clock!) When you use "later" as a general term, you're more likely to forget about it and skip it altogether.

RECIPE: GARLIC PARMESAN ZOODLES

Garlic Parmesan Zoodles are great as a side dish, or enjoy as a meal by itself! The recipe uses just 4 ingredients -- zucchini noodles, butter, parmesan cheese and garlic -- and takes just 5 minutes to make (if using prepared zoodles). With 128 calories per serving and 5.5g of net carbs, these zoodles are a great way to get your veggies in!

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RECIPE: CHEESE STUFFED BEEF ROLLS

This is an easy weeknight comfort food recipe! Bursting with the flavors of lasagna (with some French fried onions for crunch), this dish takes just 10 minutes to make. They are on the indulgent side with 576 calories per serving and 24g of net carbs, but are so filling and delicious!

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REVIEW: BLAZE PIZZA KETO CRUST

If you love pizza like I do, you've got to check out Blaze Pizza's Keto Crust. Not only can you enjoy a pizza that fits within your lifestyle, but your family can enjoy their favorites too!

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